[Vwdiesel] Glow Plug Cycle WAS: Analyzing compression numbers - oil in in...

[LBaird119 at aol.com]

In a message dated 11/18/2007 2:48:48 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
vwdieselbunny at yahoo.com writes:

> --- LBaird119 at aol.com wrote:
> >  The pickup's relay is acting up (likely a marginal
> >sensor or 
> >a weak ground somewhere).  I just keep it half
> >unplugged.  
> >In the mornings I just lean forward, plug it in for
> >a few seconds, 
> >pull it back halfway out, start and go.  No problems
> >or rough 
> >running.  Doesn't take all that long of a glow, no
> >afterglow, just 
> >a little pre-heat.   :-)
> >   Loren
> 
> LOL, I had to do that in the Cabriolet for a long time
> too.  Does your relay sometimes click on and off
> rapidly?  
> 
> IIRC, a new temp sensor cured the problem.
> 
> David
> 

  The old one did.  I don't think this one's started that yet 
except for the fact of being loose and vibrating in the 
socket.  Mostly I notice the light flickering or coming 
on dimly to near full brightness depending on the 
electrical load... Lights, wiper and heater fan and it's
full brightness!
  I was thinking Roger had also found that a new sensor 
fixed several "bad" relays that he'd tested
  IP seems to be leaking about a gallon/tank again too.
Haven't had a chance to lift the hood and look where 
exactly yet.  I'm about ready to send it to Seattle for a 
complete re-seal.  :-P
     Loren


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